2005 Mitsubishi Outlander vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander weights approximately 283 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander (213 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Outlander | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Honda |
| Model | Outlander | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4556 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
